He as jailed for 10-and-a-half years in relation to Mr Ugoani’s case, and was given a further prison term of 18 months to run consecutively for drug and possessing criminal property offences.

Daniel Smith

Mr Ugoani was kidnapped when he went to Bell Close in Ipswich after arranging to buy some cannabis.

Cavalho and Seray-Wurie got into Mr Ugoani’s silver Mercedes. A knife was produced and Mr Ugoani was driven to a one-bedroomed flat in Purplett Street.

Once inside he was told to sit on the floor. Although he shouted for help, he recalls the windows were shut and music being played. He was told to be quiet otherwise he would be stabbed and killed.

Mr Ugoani was robbed of a watch, necklace and his partner’s handbag.

He was blindfolded, tied up and gagged. Hot water was poured over his body, while a hot iron was held on his body.

Subsequently, boiling water was poured over Mr Ugoani for a second time.

Mr Ugoani’s Cemetery Road home was burgled and various items were taken.

After the sentencing Detective Inspector Andy Footer who oversaw the investigation said: “This was a brutal, pre-planned and organised crime, where all four men had agreed their roles in the kidnap.

“The victim suffered horrific burns after having boiling water poured over him and a hot iron pressed on his stomach. This was a distressing assault; one which I am sure will stay with the victim for some time.

“Regardless of the motives for this kidnap and assault, no one deserves to go through this level of pain and torture and to have the fear of threats against their family too.

“Crimes such as this are very rare, particularly in Suffolk. Today’s sentencing will hopefully send out a strong message that this sort of criminality will not be tolerated and the justice system will come down hard on those who feel they can get away with such a brutal and horrifying crime.”

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He admitted he went there to buy drugs. That in itself is a criminal offence isnt it??????
What was he doing with his wifes handbag??
Sorry too many questions about this.

What a depressing story about the town I used to love so much. Not only that but imbecile comments on here who rather than condemn this terrible behaviour seem to try and blame the victim because he was involved with drugs. Two wrongs do not make a right,

Not justifing what they did BUT
What sentence did john ugoani get for ADMITTING he was going to buy drugs then. No treatment order or counselling then?????.
Plus lets go back further in time. Did he owe the dealers money or anything?? Or was this a well planned random attack??

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